S/Sgt Mosbacher was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his actions on the day of his death. the citation reads: S/Sgt Mosbacher advanced to within ten yards of enemy infantry elements to effect the rescue of a comrade, pinned down by enemy fire. The rescue was accomplished in the face of direct fire of artillery, mortars and small arms. Mosbacher was fatally wounded a few minutes later while attempting the rescue of a wounded soldier, directly in the path of an enemy tank.
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S/Sgt Mosbacher was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his actions on the day of his death. the citation reads: S/Sgt Mosbacher advanced to within ten yards of enemy infantry elements to effect the rescue of a comrade, pinned down by enemy fire. The rescue was accomplished in the face of direct fire of artillery, mortars and small arms. Mosbacher was fatally wounded a few minutes later while attempting the rescue of a wounded soldier, directly in the path of an enemy tank.
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https://www.fieldsofhonor-database.com/index.php/en/american-war-cemetery-margraten-m/51712-mosbacher-stephen-s
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Ohio.
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